However, since this time of the year is the hottest and flowers endure less, I thought to make a search and select which flowers are more suitable for wedding compositions in SUMMERTIME. Below is a selected preference of 16 flowers for SUMMER weddings, with its symbolic meaning, so you could choose which you would love the most:
1.Tricyrtis (Toad Lily) – originated from eastern Asia. They’re exotic, orchid-like flowers, that bloom in summer. This flower can grow in extreme conditions, from mountainous regions such as the Himalayas to the sub-tropical forests. It is a symbol of fertility.
2.Lavender – native to the Mediterranean. This flower is famous for its beauty and fragrance. It symbolizes devotion and purity.
3.Jasmine - native to tropical and subtropical climes of Eurasia, Australasia, and Oceania. It’s a very loved flower because of its unique, strong and sweet fragrance. It symbolizes love and romance, but also friendliness, modesty, and simplicity.
4.Delphinium - native to Northern Hemisphere, with a few species found in Africa. It comes in several colors, including blue, red, pink, white, violet and yellow. It symbolizes lightness, fun, levity, and joy.
5.Iris - native to the northern hemisphere. This flower is an easy-to-grow plant. It comes in a variety of colors: blue, purple, white, yellow, pink, orange, brown, red and black. It symbolizes wisdom, hope, and trust. It also symbolizes royalty, representations of victory and power.
6.Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) - native to southern Africa. It is one of the most popular tropical flowers that perform well in bouquets and arrangements, adding an often-needed tropical flair. It is a symbol of thoughtfulness, joy, and beauty. Represents freedom and immortality.
7.Nigella (Love-in-a-mist; Devil-in-a-bush) - native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. These particular and chanting flowers will give a touch of uniqueness to any bouquet composition. Their flowers are usually white, yellow, pink or blue. It represents harmony and love.
8.Echinacea (Coneflower) - native to North America. It has attractive and colorful daisy-like flowers. They are heat and drought tolerant. Echinacea flowers come in shades of all tastes: white, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red and brown. It symbolizes strength and health.
9.Sandersonia (Chinese Lantern Lily) – native to South Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and delicate lantern-like orange or yellow flowers. It symbolizes longevity.
10.Xerochrysum (Strawflower) - native to Australia. These flowers come in shades of yellow, orange, purple, pink and red. It is commonly known as Golden Everlasting or Strawflower, which is one of the most popular everlasting (dried) flowers. It represents immortality.
11.Aquilegia (Columbine) - native to North America. These flowers are al several colors like yellow, white, blue, red, pink, purple or a combination of these shades. They grow in just about any type of habitat, from deserts to mountains. It symbolizes wisdom, strength, and happiness.
12.Centaurea (Cornflower) - native to the Old World. Centaurea flowers are traditionally blue but are also available in purple, pink, yellow and white. It symbolizes hope, remembrance, devotion, delicacy, anticipation, unity, fertility and love.
13.Echinops (Globe Thistle) - native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They’re mostly blue, but also you can find them in white, purple and blue-grey. It symbolizes independence and nobility.
14.Kniphofia (Torch Lily) - native to Africa and Middle East. It blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow and cream. They change color as the flower matures, which results in a bicolor look. It is a symbol of good fortune.
15.Leontopodium (Edelweiss) - native to Europe and Asia. These plants grow in the most challenging environments. They bloom from late spring to early autumn and are easy to care for. It signifies deep love, loyalty, and notoriety.
16.Amaryllis - native to South Africa. The flower color is usually pink shades and sometimes white. It symbolizes self-confidence and pride.
Which one is your preferred? What other flowers would you add to this list? Let me know in the comment section here below.
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